As some people hunker down for a long winter’s nap, Nintendo is getting things fired up. The first quarter of 2012 offers  new installments in popular franchises for both the 3DS and the Wii. Nintendo has something for everyone, from family fun to three-dimensional adventure.

As the nights get longer and the year draws to a close, Nintendo looks ahead to what is shaping up to be a packed 2012 for all game lovers. Whether you own a 3DS or Wii, there will be an adventure to put a spring into your step in 2012. 

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD is a digital download title that takes the best elements of the classic THPS games and gives them a fresh update to create an all new skateboarding experience.

MicroVolts is an online shooter that offers an innovative 3rd Person approach over the traditional FPS, making it easier to play and more fun to watch while offering extra excitement and intensity.

The unfolding drama of Final Fantasy XIII continues in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Explore a richly developed world featuring both new and familiar faces, and an exciting and highly developed strategic battle system. In this ongoing saga, the future is about to change...

Legends of Pegasus is a 4X space simulation that will put players in control of the last surviving humans, as they explore space in a quest to expand their galactic empire.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a continuation of the previous title in the franchise, sending you all around the globe on high-risk missions as a variety of characters, both new and returning

Unstoppable Gorg is a space defense game in which you defend our solar system from the relentless march of a fearsome alien race by sending satellites into orbit around planets, moons and space stations.

Nexuiz is a fast paced Arena first-person shooter with extremely competitive game play made specifically for consoles. The game will feature a mutator system that allows players to change the rules of the match; as players rank, new mutators become available for them to use.

Fortnite is an expansive original world that invites players to be creative, resourceful and collaborative by day and defend their prized fortress by night … all utilizing the latest Unreal Engine technology.

Sine Mora takes advantage of the newest in 3D display technology to deliver n horizontal side-scrolling shooter unlike any other, mixing traditional side-scrolling gameplay with a unique twist on time manipulation.

Depth Hunter is an underwater hunting game, allowing the complete experience of the spearfishing extreme sport!

Featuring world premiere footage from a variety of the gaming world's most anticipated releases, Spike TV's annual Video Game Awards were a night to remember as the network celebrated the outstanding artistic and technical achievements in the gaming industry over the past year.

The Last of Us is a genre-defining experience that blends survival and action elements to tell a character driven story about a population decimated by a modern plague.

In a world left without political leaders, only the generals remain! Command & Conquer Generals 2, powered by Frostbite 2, will feature cutting-edge visuals, sound, and destruction that will bring a new level of fidelity to strategy games.

Max Payne 3 tells the story of a retired police detective embroiled in a world of corruption, turmoil and intense violence.

Duke Nukem brings his signature brand of babe-lovin', cigar-smoking, beer-chugging and ass-kicking action as he once again saves the Earth and our babes from hordes of invading aliens.

Disgaea 3 is a rich and deep Strategic RPG that's not afraid to display a very bizarre sense of humor, a combination that will leave you laughing one minute and fighting cunning enemies the next.

Capture yourself using the PlayStation Vita's camera and become the star character in this side-splitting fighting game.